Q31. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched regarding the ruler whose death triggered the Doctrine of Lapse?
Anglo-Sikh Wars and Doctrine of Lapse: RAS Prelims MCQs
31 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Anglo-Sikh wars and the Doctrine of Lapse deal with Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s rise, his army and administration, the succession after him and the two wars with the British. The questions ask about misls, the Fauj-i-Khas, the causes of the Second Anglo-Sikh War and the annexations under the Doctrine of Lapse.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 31 | (d) Wajid Ali Shah - Sambalpur |
Key facts from Anglo-Sikh Wars and Doctrine of Lapse
- Ranjit Singh belonged to the Sukerchakia Misl and captured Lahore from the Bhangi Misl in 1799.
- He was recognised as governor of Lahore after returning Zaman Shah’s lost cannons.
- Fauj-i-Khas was the elite, European-trained regular brigade of the Khalsa army.
- The order of succession after Ranjit Singh was Kharak Singh, Nau Nihal Singh, Sher Singh and Dalip Singh.
- The revolt of Diwan Mulraj at Multan and the murder of two British officers set off the Second Anglo-Sikh War; the Battle of Gujrat is called the Battle of Guns.
- In the Second Anglo-Sikh War the Sikhs allied with the Afghans under Dost Mohammad Khan.
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How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Anglo-Sikh Wars and Doctrine of Lapse?
This page has 31 practice MCQs on Anglo-Sikh Wars and Doctrine of Lapse (Modern Indian History). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
To which misl did Ranjit Singh belong?
The Sukerchakia Misl. From this base he united the Sikh misls and captured Lahore from the Bhangi Misl in 1799, going on to build the Sikh empire of the Punjab.
What was the Fauj-i-Khas?
The elite regular brigade of Ranjit Singh’s Khalsa army, trained on European lines by officers such as Ventura and Allard. It was meant to be a disciplined, modern force, apart from the traditional Sikh cavalry.
What triggered the Second Anglo-Sikh War?
The rebellion of Diwan Mulraj at Multan and the murder of two British officers there. The unrest spread, and the Sikhs were finally defeated at the Battle of Gujrat, after which the Punjab was annexed in 1849.